E-RATE CATEGORY 2 (FY26-FY31)

The State of Tennessee Department of Education is seeking qualified vendors to provide E‑Rate Category 2 goods and services—including internal‑connection equipment (cabling, switches, routers, UPS, access points, etc.), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC), and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) – for all Tennessee Local Education Agencies, public charter schools, and state special schools for the FY 26‑FY 31 funding period. The contract will be awarded as a multiple‑award “master” agreement; each awarded contractor will supply catalog‑priced ceiling rates that local entities will use in subsequent mini‑bids. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, statewide coverage, and compliance with FCC/USAC rules, and must submit a technical response (no cost data) and a detailed catalog‑pricing spreadsheet. • Supply and maintain Category 2 hardware and software (e.g., switches, routers, UPS, wireless APs, firewalls, cabling). • Provide BMIC services (repair, upkeep, configuration changes, basic support) and MIBS options (leased‑equipment or customer‑owned‑equipment management). • Submit a catalog‑pricing spreadsheet that sets ceiling prices for all eligible items; these prices become the ceiling for all future LEA mini‑bids. • Maintain FCC “Green‑Light” status, submit annual Form 473 certifications, and support USAC audits.